Interesting SI article regarding Nick Saban’s reasons for retiring in the wake of the CFP loss in the Rose Bowl. (No surprise, had nothing to with their opponent.)

https://www.si.com/college/2024/03/06/alabama-nick-saban-retirement-reac...

Saban says it wasn’t the reason for his retirement, but he was unhappy with how his team reacted to the 27–20 defeat, and it shed light on the idea that this was the right time to walk away.

“I was really disappointed in the way that the players acted after the game. You gotta win with class. You gotta lose with class. We had our opportunities to win the game and we didn’t do it, and then showing your a– and being frustrated and throwing helmets and doing that stuff … that’s not who we are and what we’ve promoted in our program.”

In meeting with players after the season, Saban said he estimates that “70 to 80%” wanted playing time and NIL assurances, furthering the idea that it was time for him to hang up his whistle. He also cited the constant churn of assistant coaches as a contributing factor.

Was Saban too old to change and adapt with the changing landscape?
Or, are we seeing the end of CFB dynasties?